at lunchtime i bought a huge orange

the size of it made us all laugh.

i peeled it and shared it with robert and dave—

they got quarters and i had a half.

and that orange it made me so happy,

as ordinary things often do

just lately. the shopping. a walk in the park

this is peace and contentment. it’s new.

the rest of the day was quite easy.

i did all my jobs on my list

and enjoyed them and had some time over.

i love you. i’m glad i exist.

~wendy cope, the orange~